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Old 07-05-2013, 08:57 AM
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Electric Radiator Fan Upgrade

I have been looking for an electric radiator fan for my 1982 5.0 4 core radiator. I am having trouble finding the right size. I measured the core of my radiator ( 20" tall by 28" wide). I am hoping for a new fan and shroud combination, but if I can find an electric fan to fit properly in the stock shroud and do its job correctly that would be fine.
Has any found one before?
How much cfm should I look for? ( I have done some performance modifications to the motor)
How much cfm did the stock fan put out?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
 
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I am not sure what everyone else has done, but I know you have to upgrade to the "3G" alternator. The electric fans will draw too many amps on the stock alternator and possibly drain your battery.

I am not sure of the CFM rating, but I had been given a 1994 Nissan Altima that wasn't running. Long story short it was toast and the rest of the car was trash. I saw an opportunity to grab the elextric fans so I did. I did some quick measuring and I think it will fit my 86' radiator.



 
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Originally Posted by miashley150
I have been looking for an electric radiator fan for my 1982 5.0 4 core radiator. I am having trouble finding the right size. I measured the core of my radiator ( 20" tall by 28" wide). I am hoping for a new fan and shroud combination, but if I can find an electric fan to fit properly in the stock shroud and do its job correctly that would be fine.
Has any found one before?
How much cfm should I look for? ( I have done some performance modifications to the motor)
How much cfm did the stock fan put out?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
Alot of people swap in older model ford Taurus electric fans and love them.
 
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